Hull - Press Releases | Canadian Cities
Innovative U of S-led Partnership Creates Oat Variety Breakthrough
University of Saskatchewan | November 8, 2006
Livestock producers will soon have access to a new variety of oat with a nutritional profile similar to barley, thanks to an innovative partnership among producers, the provincial government, and the University of Saskatchewan....[continue]
CCOVI graduate student takes top spot at sommelier graduation
Brock University | September 26, 2006
The Ontario Hostelry Institute (OHI) and the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) announced that Amy Bowen (PhD candidate at Brock University in Professor Andy Reynolds lab) and Steve McAdam have won the Niagara and Toronto Region Awards, respectively, by achieving the highest cumulative average scores while successfully completing all components of the CAPS program....[continue]
CCOVI presents "Better Wine for Better Health"
Brock University | September 13, 2006
The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) is pleased to present: "Better Wine for Better Health."...[continue]
CCOVI graduate students receive international recognition
Brock University | August 9, 2006
Graduate Students Win Honours at American Society of Enology and Viticulture- Eastern Section (ASEV-ES) Conference...[continue]
CCOVI's First Click Resource Centre (FCRC) website goes "live"
Brock University | July 18, 2006
The FCRC website is an interactive, membership driven, web based portal dedicated to bringing the global grape and wine and hospitality industry community closer through enhanced communication channels....[continue]
Memorial University researcher leads a national network on the effects commercial ships have on coastal ecosystems
Memorial University of Newfoundland | June 21, 2006
Non-indigenous aquatic species which are introduced through discharged ballast water of commercial ships in Canadian ports are the leading cause of biodiversity loss in lake ecosystems and are a growing concern to aquaculture in Canadian coastal ecosystems....[continue]
Father's Day Should Celebrate Complexity of Dads, Says U of G Prof
University of Guelph | June 15, 2006
Instead of celebrating the superficial greeting card version of Father’s Day this Sunday, Canadians should recognize the diverse experience of fathers and the positive ways fathering is evolving, says the director of the national Father Involvement Research Alliance (FIRA)....[continue]
CCOVI at the 2006 Uncorked Conference and Trade Show
Brock University | May 25, 2006
The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) will be attending the 2006 Uncorked Grape and Wine Industry Conference and Trade Show, which is beng held on June 5 and 6, at the Glendale campus of Niagara College....[continue]
CCOVI at the 2006 Uncorked Conference and Trade Show
Brock University | May 25, 2006
The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) will be attending the 2006 Uncorked Grape and Wine Industry Conference and Trade Show, which is beng held on June 5 and 6, at the Glendale campus of Niagara College....[continue]
Ben Heppner and Michael Schull speak at Queen's
Queen's University | May 25, 2006
Renowned community-based care developer Michael Schull and world-class tenor Ben Heppner and will speak at Queen's convocation ceremonies on May 26th at Jock Harty arena....[continue]
Ben Heppner and Michael Schull speak at Queen's
Queen's University | May 25, 2006
Renowned community-based care developer Michael Schull and world-class tenor Ben Heppner and will speak at Queen's convocation ceremonies on May 26th at Jock Harty arena....[continue]
Bacchus Interdisciplinary Wine Conference set for 2007
Brock University | May 18, 2006
Brock University will be host to the Third International Interdisciplinary Wine Conference, "Bacchus at Brock," from June 7 - 9, 2007....[continue]
Bob Rae, Ben Heppner and William Hutt among Queen’s honorary degree recipients
Queen's University | May 2, 2006
A former premier, the world’s greatest tenor and a Shakespearian star are among Queen’s University’s newest graduates....[continue]
CCOVI website features new "Triggs Lecture Series" reference library
Brock University | April 3, 2006
Did you miss the Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series?...[continue]
Brock graduates win gold at prestigious Cuvee wine awards
Brock University | March 13, 2006
The highly anticipated results of the prestigious Cuvee Wine Awards, also known as the "Oscars" of the Ontario wine industry, were announced March 4, at the 17th annual Cuvee Gala....[continue]
Memorial students learn how to play ancient African instruments
Memorial University of Newfoundland | December 15, 2005
A handful of Memorial University students added some international music to their repertoire this past semester, learning to play an ancient instrument from southern Africa....[continue]
CCOVI teams up with second annual Wine Tasting Challenge
Brock University | November 1, 2005
On Monday, Nov. 7, The Renaissance Project(TM) of Toronto, supported by Via Allegro Ristorante, Toronto Life Magazine, Spiegelau Crystal and the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) of Brock University, will present the second annual Wine Tasting Challenge(TM) in the Platinum Club of the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ont....[continue]
New CCOVI "Go-To-Guy" for grape and wine industry
Brock University | October 20, 2005
Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve, Director of the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hulley as Grape and Wine Industry Liaison and Communications for CCOVI....[continue]
Four to Be Inducted Into Gryphon Hall of Fame
University of Guelph | September 15, 2005
Three former University of Guelph athletes, a retired staff member and the 1979/80 Gryphon women's basketball team will be honoured during the Department of Athletics' annual Hall of Fame banquet Sept. 30....[continue]
Renowned Physicist Dr. Lawrence Krauss to speak at Mount A, Sept. 12
Mount Allison University | September 2, 2005
The Mount Allison physics department is starting the school year off and marking the World Year of Physics with a bang! The Wilford Jonah Lecture, featuring world-renowned physicist, Grammy nominee, and best-selling author Dr. Lawrence Krauss....[continue]
